Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cooleemee, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Bluebird Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluebird Commons

110 Stockton StStatesville, NC 28677
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

215-217 W 3rd AveLexington, NC 27292
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27 Hege Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Hege Drive

27 Hege DrLexington, NC 27292
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30 E 4th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

30 E 4th St

30 E 4th StLexington, NC 27292

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Cooleemee, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cooleemee Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cooleemee, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Statesville priced from $515. Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cooleemee apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$515
Lakewood I and II Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$745
Bluebird CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Summer Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Northwood Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$905
Lexington Park ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$920
Hawk Ridge ApartmentsThe Nest- EssentialStudio,1BA$930
Signal Hill Apartments and TownhomesStudio- Standard- Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$950
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cooleemee, NC and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cooleemee area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1BR - 1BTH Renovated Model at Morgan Place Apartments in the in the Clemmons neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Cooleemee apartment is the 2A Model at Laurel Pointe starting at $1,050 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cooleemee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Morgan Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.00
Laurel Pointe2A2BR,2BA$1.03
Phillips Landing Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Forest Village2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Chamberlain Place Apartments1 BR Contemporary1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Nu Salisbury SouthOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
530 Park Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The Retreat at Statesville1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.74
306 N Jackson Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.36
Bluebird CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cooleemee Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cooleemee?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cooleemee is at Lakewood I and II Apartment Homes listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cooleemee Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cooleemee Apartment is $515 at The Retreat at Statesville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cooleemee Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cooleemee is starting from $995 at 205 E First Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cooleemee Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cooleemee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Laurel Pointe and starts from $1,204.

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